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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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