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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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