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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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