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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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