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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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