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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

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