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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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