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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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