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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning enable learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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