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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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