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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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