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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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