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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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