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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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