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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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