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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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