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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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