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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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