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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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