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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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