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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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