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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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