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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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