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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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