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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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