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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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