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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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