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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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