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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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