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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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