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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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