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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors 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 innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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