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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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