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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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