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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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