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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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