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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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