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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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