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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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