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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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