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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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