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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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