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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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