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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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