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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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