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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Anguilla to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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