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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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