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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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