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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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