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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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