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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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