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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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