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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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