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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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