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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

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