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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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