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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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