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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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