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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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