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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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