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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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