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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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