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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have empowered students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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