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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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