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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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