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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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