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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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