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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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