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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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