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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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