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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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