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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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