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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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