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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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