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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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