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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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