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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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