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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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