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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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