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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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