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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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