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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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