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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning enable learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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