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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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