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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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