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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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