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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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