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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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