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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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