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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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