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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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