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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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