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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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