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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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