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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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