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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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