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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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