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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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