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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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