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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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