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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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