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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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