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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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