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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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