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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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