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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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