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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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