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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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