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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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