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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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