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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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