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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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