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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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