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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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