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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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