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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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