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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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