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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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