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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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