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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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