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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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