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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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