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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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