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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online education technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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