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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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