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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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