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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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