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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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