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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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