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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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