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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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