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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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