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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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