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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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