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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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