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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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