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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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