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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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