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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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