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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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