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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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