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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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