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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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