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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure 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 massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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