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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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