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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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