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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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