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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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