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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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