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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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