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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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