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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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