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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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