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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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