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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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