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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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