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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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