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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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