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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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