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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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