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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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