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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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