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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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