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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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