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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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