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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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