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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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