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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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