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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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