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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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