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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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