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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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