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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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