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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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