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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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