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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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