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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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