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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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