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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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