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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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