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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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