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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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