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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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