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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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