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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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