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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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