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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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