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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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