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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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