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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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