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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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