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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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