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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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