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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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