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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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