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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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