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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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