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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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