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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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