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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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