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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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