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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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