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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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