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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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