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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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