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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition