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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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