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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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