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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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