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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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