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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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