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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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