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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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