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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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