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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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