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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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