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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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