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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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