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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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