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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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