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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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