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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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