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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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