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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

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