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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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