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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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