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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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