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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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