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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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