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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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