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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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