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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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