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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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