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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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