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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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