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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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