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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

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