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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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