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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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