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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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