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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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