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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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