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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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