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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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