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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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