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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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