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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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