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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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