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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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