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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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