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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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