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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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