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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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