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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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