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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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