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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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