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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning enable learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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