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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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