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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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