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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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