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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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