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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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