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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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