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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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