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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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