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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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