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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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