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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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