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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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