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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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