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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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