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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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