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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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