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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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