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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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