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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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