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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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