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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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