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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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