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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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