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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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