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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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