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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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