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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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