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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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