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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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