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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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