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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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