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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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