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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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