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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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