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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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