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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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