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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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