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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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