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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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