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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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