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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have empowered students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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