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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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