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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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