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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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