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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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