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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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