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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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