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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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