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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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