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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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