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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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