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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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