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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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