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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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