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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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