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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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