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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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