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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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