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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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