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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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