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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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