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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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