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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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