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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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