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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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