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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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