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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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