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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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