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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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