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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

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