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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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