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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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