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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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