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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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