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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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