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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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