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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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