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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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