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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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