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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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