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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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