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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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