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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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