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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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