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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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