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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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