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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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