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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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