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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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