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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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