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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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