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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify 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 original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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