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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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