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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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