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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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