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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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