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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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