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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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