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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

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