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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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