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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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