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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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