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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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