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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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