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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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