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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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