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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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