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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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