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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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