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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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