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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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