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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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