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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC 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 now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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