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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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