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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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