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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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