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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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