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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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