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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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