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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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