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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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