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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in digital education technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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