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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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