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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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