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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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