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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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