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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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