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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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