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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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