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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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