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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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