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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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