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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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