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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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