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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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