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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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