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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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