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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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