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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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