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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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