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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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