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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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