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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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