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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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