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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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