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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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