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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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