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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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