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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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