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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

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