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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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