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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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