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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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