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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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