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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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