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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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