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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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