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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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