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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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