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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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