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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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