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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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