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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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