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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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