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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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