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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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