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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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