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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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