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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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