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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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