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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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