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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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