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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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