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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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