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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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