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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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