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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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