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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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