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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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