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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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