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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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