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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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