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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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