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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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