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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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