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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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