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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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