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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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