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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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