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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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