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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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