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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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