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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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