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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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