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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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