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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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