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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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