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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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