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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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