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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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