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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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