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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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