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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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