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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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