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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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