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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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