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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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