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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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