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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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