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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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