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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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