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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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