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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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