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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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