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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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