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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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