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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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