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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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