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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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