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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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