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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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