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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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