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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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