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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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