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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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