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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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