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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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