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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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