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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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