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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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