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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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