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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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