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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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