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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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