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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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