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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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