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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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