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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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