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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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