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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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