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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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