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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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