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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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