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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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