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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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