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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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