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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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