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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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