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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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