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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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