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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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