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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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