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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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