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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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