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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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